Imado shrine is located in Asakusa area where famous place as traditional Japanese place. Imado shrine is known as giving profit for matchmaking because the shrine dedicate to the god of the couple. Also the area “Imado” is said that Maneki Neko (lucky cat) was born, therefore there are many kinds of lucky cat such as little lucky cat stone statue, big lucky cat statue and … [Read more...]
TOKYO Nogi Shrine in Japan
Nogi Shrine is a shinto shrine located in Akasaka area of Minato ward Tokyo that is very close to night city, Roppongi area. The shrine was established in 1937 to honor Maresuke Nogi (1849 - 1912) and his wife as they proved their loyalty by Seppuku (suicide) when Emperor Meiji died on 13th September 1912. Maresuke Nogi was a top general of the Japanese … [Read more...]
TOKYO Gotokuji Temple | Maneki Neko – Lucky cat
Meow, meow… Mew, mew… Because of the number of Maneki Neko (Lucky cat), you may hear the sounds in Gotokuji temple!! Gotokuji temple is very famous temple for Japanese ornament of lucky cat called Maneki Neko. Maneki Neko is known that gathers “Money” and “People”!! Please check another article for more detail about Maneki Neko from this link. Gotokuji temple is located … [Read more...]
Maneki Neko | Japanese Lucky Cat
This is the ornament of cat that invite “Money” and “People”!! The ornament called “Maneki Neko” in Japan means lucky cat. The lucky cat is raising hands and the grace of god is different depending on right hand or left hand. Therefore it is recommended to select the type of Maneki Neko based on your wish!! Raising right hand: Gather money! Rasping left hand: Gather … [Read more...]
TOKYO Dondo Yaki – Burning New Year’s decoration
Dondo-Yaki(どんど焼き) is Japanese traditional event held all over Japan. The Japanese custom holds to see Toshigami-sama (God celebrated at the beginning of New Year) off by burnning New Year's decorations such as Kadomatsu (Decorative pine branches) and Shimekazari (Straw rope) after pile up a tower by those decorations with green bamboo, straw, Japanese cedar and reeds. The … [Read more...]